Rescuers bring out survivors and dead from a South African mine as hundreds remain trapped
Rescuers sent a cage-like structure down into one of South Africa’s deepest gold mines on Tuesday to bring out survivors ...
Ugandan military court rules it can try opposition figure on treachery charge carrying death penalty
A prominent opposition figure in Uganda will stand trial on the serious charge of treachery, a military court ruled Tuesday, escalating the legal trouble Kizza Besigye faces ...
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, including women and children, medics say
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 18 people overnight, including women and children, health officials said ...
Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area’s fight against fires
Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters have arrived at the Los Angeles area ahead of fierce winds that were ...
153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to grow food to meet surging global need
More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes released an open letter Tuesday calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food ...
An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect’s inauguration
Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan as the new Republican president thanked the Democrat for his administration ...
Multiracial boom in 2020 census was mostly an illusion, researchers say
When the 2020 census results were released, they showed a boom in the number of people classified as multiracial in the ...
What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately ...
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, faces crucial test at confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is heading into a potentially explosive ...
Ballard boys shooting for a state title
The Ballard boys are ranked #1 in the state, undefeated in Class 3A. The Bombers have never won a state title, losing in the quarterfinals last season. But after returning a solid ...
Ballard Bombers take aim
Des Moines City Council considers Pallet Homes, temporary housing for those seeking shelter. Our Golden Play of the Week is ...
Ed’s Overnight Forecast
Des Moines City Council considers Pallet Homes, temporary housing for those seeking shelter. Our Golden Play of the Week is from Iowa State at Texas Tech. Final seconds, the Cyclones are down by two ...